The Panel

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Andrew Clay. First up, the assassination of right wing activist Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves around the world - but equally disturbing is the graphic video of the shooting that was widely distributed online. It's a video that has been seen by many children, how do we keep them safe?

Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Lucy Walker to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman Then: it's Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week, so Wallace welcomes two native speakers, Emmanuel Simon and Deborah Kakis, to guide him and us through the wonders of Tok Pisin.

In part two, the government's new shoplifting offence reverses the innocent until proven guilty rule. What does this mean for individual rights? Then, health and safety concerns have closed the flying fox at Kaitawa Reserve in Paraparaumu.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Tim Wilson. First up, America has been left reeling after today's assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The panel talk to Professor Julian Droogan, Head of the School of International Studies at Macquarie University, about the impact of this and what it tells us about US politics right now. Then, the latest Financial Services Council report has revealed that our Gen Zs are great savers, but that the cost of living is a huge worry for them. Is there a way to build their confidence?

Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by NZME'S Jonathan Milne, government relations consultant Holly Bennett and RNZ's Guyon Espiner. They discuss: first timer Orini Kaipara's victory over established Labour MP Peeni Henare in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election; former Labour MP Stuart Nash's appearance at the NZ First conference and his subsequent comments about women; former PM Geoffery Palmer's interview where he stated democracy is in a fragile position and "Pav-gate", the 44 thousand dollars spent to send Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese to the top of a mountain to eat pavlova.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: our in house linguistics expert Rory O'Sullivan is back with more exciting facts about the world of words and a look ahead to Te Wiki o te Reo Maori.

In part two, Motueka ward ACT Local candidate Dave Ross has fallen foul of election rules by having hoardings that are too big. His solution: cut them in half and position them a few centermentres away from each other. Then, a new suburb in Christchurch is riled up over its lack of footpaths - why hasn't the council planned for them?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Allan Blackman First up, reality TV queen Julie Christie has been given exclusive police access behind the scenes to produce a documentary on the Tom Phillips case. It's sparked plenty of criticism - including from Tom Phillips' sister. Then, a select committee hearing submissions in the Online Casino Bill has heard how kiwis will be flooded with ads encouraging them to gamble at online casinos,